{"title":"Abigail Shrier","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Abigail Shrier, a thought-provoking author renowned for her explorative writings on contemporary issues affecting families and education. Delving into complex themes with a keen analytical eye, Shrier's books offer readers an in-depth look at modern societal challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIrreversible Damage\u003c\/em\u003e, one of Shrier's most talked-about books, explores the nuanced landscape of parenting and family life, particularly focusing on gender issues and their profound impact on young people. It's a compelling read for those seeking to understand the intricacies of these evolving dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer book, \u003cem\u003eBad Therapy\u003c\/em\u003e, provides insightful commentary on the pitfalls of modern therapeutic practices. It's a valuable resource for anyone interested in educational and reference materials that offer practical advice yet pose critical questions about contemporary therapeutic methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbigail Shrier's works are essential reading for parents, educators, and anyone keen on engaging with the complex issues of today's world. Dive into her writings for an enriching and informative experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bad-therapy","title":"Bad Therapy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem\u003eIrreversible Damage\u003c\/em\u003e, an investigation into how mental health overdiagnosis is harming, not helping, children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn virtually every way that can be measured, Gen Z's mental health is worse than that of previous generations. Youth suicide rates are climbing, antidepressant prescriptions for children are common, and the proliferation of mental health diagnoses has not helped the staggering number of kids who are lonely, lost, sad, and fearful of growing up. What's gone wrong?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBad Therapy\u003c\/em\u003e, bestselling investigative journalist Abigail Shrier argues that the problem isn't the kids—it's the mental health experts. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with child psychologists, parents, teachers, and young people themselves, Shrier explores the ways the mental health industry has transformed the way we teach, treat, discipline, and even talk to our kids. She reveals that most of the therapeutic approaches have serious side effects and few proven benefits: for instance, talk therapy can induce rumination, trapping children in cycles of anxiety and depression; while 'gentle parenting' can encourage emotional turbulence—even violence—in children as they lash out, desperate for an adult to be in charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMental health care can be lifesaving when properly applied to children with severe needs, but for the typical child, the cure can be worse than the disease. \u003cem\u003eBad Therapy\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for anyone questioning why our efforts to support our kids have backfired—and what it will take for parents to lead a turnaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45639620657388,"sku":"9781800754133","price":39.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781800754133.jpg?v=1724474519"},{"product_id":"irreversible-damage-by-abigail-shrier-9781800750364","title":"Irreversible Damage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil just a few years ago, gender dysphoria—severe discomfort in one's biological sex—was vanishingly rare. It was typically found in less than 0.01 percent of the population, emerged in early childhood, and afflicted males almost exclusively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut today, whole groups of female friends in colleges and secondary schools across the world are coming out as 'transgender'. These are girls who had never experienced any discomfort in their biological sex until they heard a coming-out story from a speaker at a school assembly or discovered the internet community of trans 'influencers'. Unsuspecting parents are awakening to find their daughters in thrall to YouTube stars and 'gender-affirming' educators and therapists who push life-changing interventions on young girls—including medically unnecessary double mastectomies and puberty blockers that can cause permanent infertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbigail Shrier, a writer for the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, has dug deep into the trans epidemic, talking to the girls, their agonised parents, and the therapists and doctors who enable gender transitions, as well as to 'detransitioners'—young women who bitterly regret what they have done to themselves. Coming out as transgender immediately boosts these girls' social status, Shrier finds, but once they take the first steps of transition, it is not easy to walk back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIrreversible Damage\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the social dynamics and personal stories behind this phenomenon, offering a comprehensive and controversial exploration of an urgent cultural issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46521256018156,"sku":"9781800750364","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3603733482829.jpg?v=1749006835"},{"product_id":"bad-therapy-by-abigail-shrier-9781800754164","title":"Bad Therapy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem\u003eIrreversible Damage\u003c\/em\u003e, an investigation into how mental health overdiagnosis is harming, not helping, children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A pacy, no-holds barred attack on mental health professionals and parenting experts ... thought-provoking' — Financial Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A message that parents, teachers, mental health professionals and policymakers need to hear' — New Statesman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn virtually every way that can be measured, Gen Z's mental health is worse than that of previous generations. Youth suicide rates are climbing, antidepressant prescriptions for children are common, and the proliferation of mental health diagnoses has not helped the staggering number of kids who are lonely, lost, sad, and fearful of growing up. What's gone wrong?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBad Therapy\u003c\/em\u003e, bestselling investigative journalist Abigail Shrier argues that the problem isn't the kids – it's the mental health experts. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with child psychologists, parents, teachers, and young people themselves, Shrier explores the ways the mental health industry has transformed the way we teach, treat, discipline, and even talk to our kids. 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